Brent BRIDEAU – Impaired Operation

Source: OPP
Date: Wed May 14 05:09:03 MST 2025

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a call about a possible impaired driver.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting a possible impaired driver in the Dawson Township. Police located the vehicle on Highway 540 near Evansville and initiated a traffic stop. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.



As a result, Brent BRIDEAU, 62-years-old from Evansville, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.


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